A6 Quattro Sedan V6-2.8L (AHA) (1998)
Refrigerant Pressure Sensor / Switch: Description and Operation
A/C Pressure Switch -F129-
Functions
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At low or high pressure in the refrigerant circuit the low/high pressure switch (switch between terminals 1 and 2) switches the compressor off (via
A/C Control Head -E87-).
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Switching pressures (in bar high pressure):
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Switch open (compressor off):
Low pressure switch (opens at 1.2 bar and closes at 1.8 bar).
High pressure switch (opens at 30 bar and closes at 14.5 bar).
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Switch closed (compressor on):
1.2 (1.8) bar to 30 (14.5) bar.
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Coolant Fan -V7- is switched to second speed via the high pressure switch (switch between contact 3 and 4).
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Switching pressures (in bar high pressure):
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Second speed of coolant fan engages at 16 bar (switch closes).
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Second speed of coolant fan is switched off at 12.5 bar (switch opens).